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Berlin Blues
“Till then, then…”
6.8 / 10• 2003• 1h 45m•NR• German
ComedyDrama
Storyline
In October 1989, the part of the West Berlin borough of Kreuzberg called SO 36, had been largely shut off by the Wall from the rest of the city for 28 years. A lethargic sub-culture of students, artists, bohemians and barflys had flourished among crumbling buildings. Part of that microcosm is barkeeper Frank, semi-formally called 'Herr Lehmann' by friends and patrons. He hangs out drinking, sports utter disregard for anything beyond SO 36 and lazily pursues an affair with cook Katrin. His lifestyle is gradually disturbed, when his parents show up for a visit, things go awry with Katrin and his best friend Karl starts to act strange. Meanwhile, political turmoil mounts on the other side of the Wall.
Cast & Crew
Christian Ulmen
Herr Lehmann
Lead
Katja Danowski
Katrin, die schöne Köchin
Detlev Buck
Der beste Freund Karl
Janek Rieke
Kristall-Rainer
Uwe Dag Berlin
Jürgen
Martin Olbertz
Marco
Hartmut Lange
Erwin
Margit Bendokat
Lehmanns Mutter
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Leander Haußmann's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Berlin Blues is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
